B.A.S.E. Camp Children's Cancer Foundation

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Possible Cancer Cluster Gets National Attention
CBS 4
... ultimately led his mom to discover that four other children living within minutes of her house were also suffering from brain tumors, even brain cancer. ...
Nelson meets with Acreage brain cancer victims, familiesPalm Beach Post
Nelson to listen to cancer concerns in small townMiamiHerald.com
Senator Meets With Families About Cancer ClusterWPBF
Naples Daily News -WPBF -Palm Beach Post
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Friends 'kicking it' for cancer patient
The Northwest Florida Daily News
He's just 28 years old and he doesn't have any children ... " Franek, the co-founder and president of US98 Soccer, suddenly struggles up from the picnic ...

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AROUND SOUTH FLORIDA with ELGIN JONES 07-03-09
The South Florida Times
Bill Nelson is focusing his attention on the high number of people who have cancer in the Acreage area of Palm Beach County. An unusual number of children ...

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Green campers help a worthy cause
MyFox Tampa Bay
So she and Lynn Barber developed a recycling plan, asking other children for ideas along the way. "There are a lot of kids with cancer," Hailey says. ...

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Ovarian cancer survivor and two others co-author Christian book
Tampabay.com
Bricker, 51, is divorced with no children and says her 4-year-old collie, Sophie, is closer to her than some people. She has written 10 Christian fiction ...

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Education news in brief
Naples Daily News
Of course, Sam is no longer on chemotherapy because it has been ineffective in fighting the cancer. Sam's mother does a wonderful job of trying to stay ...

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Hair Rx helps restore child's self-esteem
The News-Press
However, some cancer patients do not have a choice on their new hair, especially children. "It's a loss of their identity," said Stacie Margaritis, ...

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Fourth of July Celebrations
Daily Commercial
Any car can be entered for a $10 entry fee to benefit The American Cancer Society. Trophies and other prizes. 429-2141, ext 236. ...

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Hialeah helping families rebuild their homes
MiamiHerald.com
Luis Manuel Chuy, a professional mechanic, died in April of cancer. His picture sits at the center of a small table next to the entrance hall. ...

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Hale Irwin named as 2009 Ambassador of Golf
PGA Tour
... non-threatening space for children and their families to receive specialized care from a team of dedicated experts in treating blood and cancer ...

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Gold Ribbons on Popsicles

 

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"Every year we go in the grocery store in October and see all the pink ribbons (for Breast Cancer Awareness Month) and she says why don't they have gold ribbons in September, which is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month?"

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Capital Candlelighters walks with families

 

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Mel's Bad Girl Club Prom

 

Adult Prom

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Baterbys Art Auction Gallery to benefit B.A.S.E. Camp

 

On 1 August 2009, the Entire Buyer’s Premium that will be raised at the Quarterly Live Auction at Baterbys Art Auction Gallery will be donated to B.A.S.E. Camp. Register for the auction.

Poker Run

 

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Saturday, 11 July 2009, is Poker Day.

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Photos from May's Overnight

 

You can see at this link the hundreds of photos from the Super-Hero party and overnight camp in May 2009.
http://lorrainebasecamp.shutterfly.com/25
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Celebrity Waiter's Dinner

 

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SAVE the DATE

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Jamilia needs $35,000 for medical treatment

 

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Jamilia (http://curejamilianow.com/) - 19 years old - 2 time CANCER Survivor - HEART transplant survivor - 11 YEARS and counting on Chemotherapy

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Turner Cares: April Fund Raiser raised $7,965.00!

 

We have wonderfully good news to report! Due to the EXTRAORDINARY EFFORTS of Diana Mucha, and her team of Turner Construction helpers, sponsors and donors, the TURNER CARES fund raiser raised $7,965!

It was a great event...fabulous auction items...wonderful support!

Thank you to all of the board members and volunteers that helped at the event!

And a special thank you to Rachel Vargas with Wal-Mart Alexandra Heyward, Director of Florida Hospital Institute for Lifestyle Medicine
Lynn Mackey for generous donations!

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Something to cheer you up!

 

Do you want something to lift your spirits? Well we have good news! Every month we have received phone calls from someone NEW that has never held a fundraiser or donated to BASE Camp!

January - it was the Abram and Ray Kaplan Foundation with a pledge to donate $20,000 (received in February)

March - it was Rinald's Air Conditioning! They had a Community Day, raising $1,800 and donating an air conditioner and installation valued at $5,000!

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